This week my time away from the riding was spent working on two very different issues; the proposed new undemocratic elections law that was hastily introduced by the Conservative government, and the future development of the Ring of Fire.

There wasn’t a dry eye in our household when we watched the Dufour-Lapointe sisters receive their gold and silver medals as the Canadian flags rose above their heads.

I am already hooked on the Olympics!
Last Thursday I heard about a pairs figure skater from Northwestern Ontario and later that day, at lunch time, I saw him skate!
I was hooked instantly!

By Jordan Desserre
RRHS Student

It is with great sadness we inform you that Erna, beloved Wife, Mother, and Oma passed away January 26, 2014 after an unexpected illness.

By Jordan Desserre
RRHS

This past week the Ontario Liberal government announced that it intends to raise the minimum wage to $11 an hour. The raise, if passed, would see an increase in the minimum wage by 75 cents and would be the first the province has seen since 2010. It would also ensure that future increases would be tied to the rate of inflation.

News Release
Ont. Govt.

Submitted by
RR Relay for Life Committee

Rainy River, get ready to Celebrate, Remember & Fight Back Friday, June 6!

By Walter Wagner
President

Enjoyed the Super Bowl game, shut it off in the third quarter.